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Those who have passed the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam and obtained the credential of Massage Therapist are eligible for the credit award. The NCBTMB exam may or may not lead to state licensure, depending upon the state.

Business Practices and Professional Ethics: 3 credits, lower division levelThis course offers a broad base of practical information related to the fundamentals of business and practice management. Common business practices and structures, contracts and legal agreements; financial record keeping, networking, marketing and methods to promote and maintain a successful practice are presented. Client privacy, HIPAA guidelines and ethical standards of care are presented. Adherence to the NCETMB code of ethics is presented to students to guide their behavior as a MT.

Clinical Internship: 3 credits, lower division level This course provides application of concepts and skills attained in the classroom and practice laboratory in clinical practice. Under the direct supervision of a senior massage therapist, the student will perform 100 clinical hours performing various massage therapy techniques on patients.

Kinesiology: 3 credits, lower division levelStudents undertake a detailed exploration of muscles, bones and joints of the human body and their movements. Emphasis is placed on the relationships among muscle attachments, bony landmarks and prominent joint structures. Students learn about human movement with relation to levers and their association to planes of movement.

Massage Therapy Techniques: 4 credits, lower division levelStudents master enhanced techniques for a full-body massage and practice on-site chair massage. Documentation skills are refined and SOAP charting skills are introduced. Learners participate in a classroom clinic, open to the public, to prepare for the clinic rotation course. In addition to classroom experience, students are required to engage in practice massage sessions outside of scheduled class hours.

Massage Therapy Theory and Practice: 3 credits, lower division level Students learn techniques for a full-body massage, including palpation skills. Best practices are introduced in proper body mechanics, therapist self-care, session management, contraindications and draping methods. Students are introduced to principles of documentation for the health care setting. In addition to classroom experience, students are required to engage in practice massage sessions outside of scheduled class hours.

Pathology: 3 credits, lower division levelStudents are introduced to common dysfunctions of the human body as a result of disease or injury. The course examines common causes of pathological conditions as well as methods to limit disease transmission. Representative signs, symptoms and treatment options are emphasized. In addition, specific implications for bodywork will be discussed where applicable. Additionally, students will explore emergencies using basic life support skills (cardiac and respiratory emergencies) and automatic external defibrillation. Certification may be obtained through American Heart Association. Equivalent to BIO 215: Pathophysiology.

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